Beauty and Personal Care in Ethiopia

May 2025
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Ethiopia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Baby and Child-Specific Products
  • Bath and Shower
  • Colour Cosmetics
  • Deodorants
  • Depilatories
  • Fragrances
  • Hair Care
  • Men's Grooming
  • Oral Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care
  • Premium Beauty and Personal Care
  • Mass Beauty and Personal Care

If you're in the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Ethiopia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Beauty and Personal Care in Ethiopia report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Beauty and Personal Care in Ethiopia?
  • Which are the leading brands in Ethiopia?
  • How are products distributed in Ethiopia?
  • To what extent is e-commerce changing the retail environment and consumer demand?
  • How are sales of mass versus premium beauty products evolving?
  • Which products are seeing rising demand in the wake of COVID-19?
  • Why are changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour patterns stimulating growth of some categories but not others?
  • How is the macroeconomic environment shaping demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Beauty and Personal Care in Ethiopia

Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for beauty and personal care?
Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Urbanisation and local innovation support growth despite affordability challenges
Local manufacturing gains traction as imports become less viable
Consumers continue to rely on traditional remedies and low-cost solutions
Prospects and Opportunities
Urbanisation and awareness to support moderate category growth
Inflation and affordability concerns to limit category expansion
Natural products and e-commerce expected to drive innovation
Category Data
Table 12 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Urbanisation and hygiene awareness support growth, but water scarcity remains a constraint
Local producers gain ground in a fragmented and competitive market
Consumers show growing interest in natural products but inflation prompts downtrading
Prospects and Opportunities
Affordability and necessity will continue to drive demand for bar soap
Natural formulations and small-scale producers to shape the competitive landscape
Innovation to centre on local ingredients and product diversification
Category Data
Table 19 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Foreign exchange fluctuations and growing male demand support category growth
International brands dominate an import-only competitive landscape
Price sensitivity and social media shape consumer choices
Prospects and Opportunities
Category growth will be driven by increased awareness and scent preferences
Illicit trade is expected to expand further amid price inflation
Online channels and niche stores support future access and innovation
Category Data
Table 25 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Population growth and urbanisation support hair care sales, while product needs remain specific to local hair types
Leading players focus on affordable and trusted formats, while smaller brands meet niche needs
Consumer behaviour shaped by price sensitivity, social media influence and strong brand loyalty
Prospects and Opportunities
Demand for specialised and natural products set to rise, though affordability concerns will persist
Local producers and social media to shape demand and innovation
Retail innovation will come from digital and specialist formats
Category Data
Table 31 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growing awareness supports modest category expansion, though affordability and access remain barriers
Razor brands dominate a fragmented competitive landscape, while e-commerce grows in niche segments
Seasonality and practicality shape depilatory use, while waxing gains ground in urban areas
Prospects and Opportunities
Depilatories to see steady but slow growth, with urbanisation and salon waxing fuelling demand
Illicit imports and e-commerce will continue to impact the competitive landscape
Innovation to remain modest, with salons and digital platforms driving awareness
Category Data
Table 38 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Oral care benefits from rising awareness but faces pricing challenges
International brands dominate while local players attempt to scale
Traditional retail channels dominate but digital platforms gain ground
Prospects and Opportunities
Steady demand growth supported by urbanisation and awareness
Health trends and affordability will shape category segmentation
Digital platforms and pharmacies to expand access to premium offerings
Category Data
Table 44 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Rising awareness and social media influence drive grooming interest despite price pressures
Imported brands dominate a fragmented competitive landscape
Traditional tools and social trends shape consumer behaviour
Prospects and Opportunities
Men’s grooming to grow steadily, with expanding salon culture and demand for beard-related products
High prices and low awareness to limit the growth of niche grooming categories
Innovation and social media will continue to shape product development and consumer preferences
Category Data
Table 50 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Increased awareness, rising urbanisation, and seasonal demand drive sales
L’Oréal remains the category leader, though competition is highly fragmented
Consumers balance affordability with aspiration as social media shapes preferences
Prospects and Opportunities
Urbanisation and self-care trends set to drive continued growth
Affordability remains central, though premiumisation gains ground in urban centres
E-commerce and influencer marketing expected to support diversification
Category Data
Table 56 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Fragrance market expands despite economic pressures, driven by rising awareness and brand substitutes
Puig leads the fragmented market, while Shaik and local mixers gain ground
Economic strain reshapes consumption patterns and opens space for creative alternatives
Prospects and Opportunities
Growth expected to be steady but constrained by affordability concerns
Local producers and scent-mixers poised for expansion
Innovation and e-commerce to support category diversification
Category Data
Table 63 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2024
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Skin care demand continues to expand, but inflation drives downtrading and smaller pack sizes
Unilever retains its lead as local brands and medical skin care gain traction
Moisturisation remains essential, while skinification and local remedies grow in popularity
Prospects and Opportunities
Demand for skin care to rise despite downtrading, with general-purpose products leading growth
Local brands expected to grow as they offer culturally relevant, affordable alternatives
E-commerce and targeted digital campaigns to drive innovation and access
Category Data
Table 70 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
2024 Developments
Social media drives awareness of sun care but high prices limit mass adoption
Global brands retain a premium image while local players begin to emerge
Awareness is rising but affordability continues to define purchasing patterns
Prospects and Opportunities
Sales expected to rise as awareness spreads and affordable options increase
Natural, locally made sun care expected to gain momentum among upper-income consumers
E-commerce and informal digital channels to drive innovation and access
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Beauty and Personal Care

    • Baby and Child-specific Hair Care
    • Baby and Child-specific Skin Care
    • Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
    • Baby and Child-specific Toiletries
    • Baby Wipes
    • Medicated Baby and Child-specific Products
    • Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
    • Bar Soap
    • Bath Additives
    • Body Powder
    • Body Wash/Shower Gel
    • Hand Sanitisers
      • Intimate Washes
      • Intimate Wipes
    • Liquid Soap
        • Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
        • Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
        • Premium Eye Shadow
        • Mass Eye Shadow
        • Premium Mascara
        • Mass Mascara
        • Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
        • Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
        • Premium BB/CC Creams
        • Mass BB/CC Creams
        • Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
        • Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
        • Premium Foundation/Concealer
        • Mass Foundation/Concealer
        • Premium Powder
        • Mass Powder
        • Premium Other Facial Make-Up
        • Mass Other Facial Make-Up
        • Premium Lip Gloss
        • Mass Lip Gloss
        • Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
        • Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
        • Premium Lipstick
        • Mass Lipstick
        • Premium Other Lip Products
        • Mass Other Lip Products
        • Premium Nail Polish
        • Mass Nail Polish
        • Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
        • Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
        • Premium Polish Remover
        • Mass Polish Remover
        • Premium Other Nail Products
        • Mass Other Nail Products
      • Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
      • Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
    • Deodorant Creams
    • Deodorant Pumps
    • Deodorant Roll-Ons
    • Deodorant Sprays
    • Deodorant Sticks
    • Deodorant Wipes
    • Hair Removers/Bleaches
    • Women's Pre-Shave
    • Women's Razors and Blades
      • Premium Body Mists
      • Premium Men's Fragrances
      • Premium Women's Fragrances
      • Premium Unisex Fragrances
      • Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
      • Mass Body Mists
      • Mass Men's Fragrances
      • Mass Women's Fragrances
      • Mass Unisex Fragrances
      • Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
    • 2-in-1 Products
    • Colourants
    • Conditioners and Treatments
    • Hair Loss Treatments
    • Perms and Relaxants
    • Salon Professional Hair Care
      • Medicated Shampoos
      • Standard Shampoos
    • Styling Agents
      • Men's Post-Shave
      • Men's Pre-Shave
      • Men's Razors and Blades
        • Premium Men's Bath and Shower
        • Mass Men's Bath and Shower
        • Premium Men's Deodorants
        • Mass Men's Deodorants
        • Premium Men's Hair Care
        • Mass Men's Hair Care
        • Premium Men's Skin Care
        • Mass Men's Skin Care
      • Premium Men's Fragrances
      • Mass Men's Fragrances
    • Dental Floss
      • Denture Cleansers
      • Denture Fixatives
    • Mouth Fresheners
    • Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses
    • Tooth Whiteners
      • Manual Toothbrushes
          • Battery Toothbrush Replacement Heads
          • Battery Toothbrush Units
          • Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads
          • Electric Toothbrush Units
    • Toothpaste
  • Oral Care Excl Power Toothbrushes
        • Premium Firming Body Care
        • Mass Firming Body Care
        • Premium General Purpose Body Care
        • Mass General Purpose Body Care
        • Premium Acne Treatments
        • Mass Acne Treatments
        • Premium Face Masks
        • Mass Face Masks
          • Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
          • Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
          • Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
          • Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
          • Premium Basic Moisturisers
          • Mass Basic Moisturisers
          • Premium Anti-Agers
          • Mass Anti-Agers
        • Premium Lip Care
        • Mass Lip Care
        • Premium Toners
        • Mass Toners
      • Premium Hand Care
      • Mass Hand Care
      • Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
      • Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
        • Premium Aftersun
        • Mass Aftersun
        • Premium Self-Tanning
        • Mass Self-Tanning
        • Premium Sun Protection
        • Mass Sun Protection
    • Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
    • Premium Baby and Child-specific Products
    • Premium Bath and Shower
        • Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
        • Premium Eye Shadow
        • Premium Mascara
        • Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
        • Premium BB/CC Creams
        • Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
        • Premium Foundation/Concealer
        • Premium Powder
        • Premium Other Facial Make-Up
        • Premium Lip Gloss
        • Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
        • Premium Lipstick
        • Premium Other Lip Products
        • Premium Nail Polish
        • Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
        • Premium Polish Remover
        • Premium Other Nail Products
      • Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
    • Premium Deodorants
      • Premium Body Mists
      • Premium Men's Fragrances
      • Premium Women's Fragrances
      • Premium Unisex Fragrances
      • Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
    • Premium Hair Care
        • Premium Firming Body Care
        • Premium General Purpose Body Care
        • Premium Acne Treatments
        • Premium Face Masks
        • Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
          • Premium Basic Moisturisers
          • Premium Anti-Agers
        • Premium Lip Care
        • Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
        • Premium Toners
      • Premium Hand Care
      • Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
      • Premium Aftersun
      • Premium Self-Tanning
      • Premium Sun Protection
    • Prestige Baby and Child-specific Products
    • Prestige Bath and Shower
    • Prestige Colour Cosmetics
    • Prestige Deodorants
    • Prestige Fragrances
    • Prestige Hair Care
      • Prestige Body Care
      • Prestige Facial Care
      • Prestige Hand Care
      • Prestige Skin Care Sets/Kits
    • Prestige Adult Sun Care
    • Mass Baby and Child-specific Products
    • Mass Bath and Shower
        • Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
        • Mass Eye Shadow
        • Mass Mascara
        • Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
        • Mass BB/CC Creams
        • Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
        • Mass Foundation/Concealer
        • Mass Powder
        • Mass Other Facial Make-Up
        • Mass Lip Gloss
        • Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
        • Mass Lipstick
        • Mass Other Lip Products
        • Mass Nail Polish
        • Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
        • Mass Polish Remover
        • Mass Other Nail Products
      • Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
    • Mass Deodorants
      • Mass Body Mists
      • Mass Men's Fragrances
      • Mass Women's Fragrances
      • Mass Unisex Fragrances
      • Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
    • Mass Hair Care
        • Mass Firming Body Care
        • Mass General Purpose Body Care
        • Mass Acne Treatments
        • Mass Face Masks
        • Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
          • Mass Basic Moisturisers
          • Mass Anti-Agers
        • Mass Lip Care
        • Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
        • Mass Toners
      • Mass Hand Care
      • Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
      • Mass Aftersun
      • Mass Self-Tanning
      • Mass Sun Protection
    • Dermocosmetics Baby and Child-specific Products
    • Dermocosmetics Bath and Shower
    • Dermocosmetics Colour Cosmetics
    • Dermocosmetics Deodorants
    • Dermocosmetics Fragrances
    • Dermocosmetics Hair Care
      • Dermocosmetics Body Care
      • Dermocosmetics Facial Care
      • Dermocosmetics Hand Care
      • Dermocosmetics Skin Care Sets/Kits
    • Dermocosmetics Adult Sun Care

Beauty and Personal Care

This is the aggregation of baby and child-specific products, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, deodorants, depilatories, fragrances, hair care, men's grooming, oral care, skin care and sun care. Black market sales and travel retail are excluded.

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